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St. Mary's CathedralvsBondi Beach
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Bondi Beach is preferred by most reviewers compared to St. Mary's Cathedral. Bondi Beach comes in at 93 with positive reviews from 7 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
St Mary's Road & College Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's "At the front of the cathedral stand statues of Cardinal Moran and Archbishop Kelly, two Irishmen who were prominent in Australia's Roman Catholic Church." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Built to last, this 106m-long Gothic Revival megalith was begun in 1868, consecrated in 1905 and substantially finished in 1928, but the massive, 75m-high spires weren’t added until 2000." Full review
Travel + Leisure "St. Mary’s is a trip – it’s a grand sandstone cathedral that looms over the eastern edge of Hyde Park." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Welcome to Australia's oldest Catholic institution and one of the largest cathedrals in the country" Full review
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Be sure to see the stained-glass windows from the early 20C depicting Biblical scenes.
Time Out "Don’t miss the cathedral’s crypt, which is decorated with a beautifully designed terrazzo floor depicting the six days of Creation." Full review
Afar Magazine "Find an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of the city at this magnificent church, the spiritual home of Sydney's Catholic community and the seat of the archbishop of Sydney." Full review
Frommer's "Sydney's most impressive place of worship, built for its large population of Irish convicts, is a giant sandstone and stained-glass construction between the Domain and Hyde Park" Full review
Bondi Beach Fodor's Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Time Out Time Out Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales
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Fodor's "Wide, wonderful Bondi (pronounced bon-dye) is the most famous and most crowded of all Sydney beaches." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches: ocean and land collide, the Pacific arrives in great foaming swells and all people are equal, as democratic as sand." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Even at just .62 miles long, Bondi remains one of Sydney's most popular tourist destinations for its surfing, strolling, and commercial area lining the beach." Full review
Afar Magazine "Bondi to Bronte is a stunning 30-45min walk along the coast." Full review
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Bronte has a beautiful seawater pool at the end of its beach, too, so don't miss that.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Seaside pleasures are an integral part of the daily lives of Sydney's inhabitants." Full review
Time Out "Bringing people from far and wide to the most popular and loved beaches in the short history of this continent." Full review
Time Out "North Bondi is where the locals go to swim and hang out, leaving the main stretch of Bondi Beach to the visiting tourists and backpackers (whom the life guards and savers are also busier rescuing)." Full review
Afar Magazine "Australia’s most famous beach has played many roles throughout history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bondi is the place to be on any given day, in any season. It’s the iconic Aussie beach experience, the sands themselves are impressive, and a dip in the water part of any Sydney bucket list. " Full review
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Be sure to save time for the Bondi to Bronte walk, which will afford you gobsmacking ocean views from cliff’s edge.
The Telegraph "Ah Bondi, the queen bee of Sydney's beaches. Take a stroll along the promenade, grab an ice cream, find a spot on the sand, and stretch out. The north end is popular with young families,..." Full review
